Many people who register with websites on impulse usually don't think about the username they use. This can be problematic if you want to use the account officially, but have already given it a silly name.

How to change your username on Instagram

Fortunately, Instagram allows you to change your name, although with a few limitations. In this article, you'll learn how to change your username on Instagram and we'll provide related information on editing your profile name,

Username vs. display name

Your profile on Instagram has two different types of names: the username i displayed name. You can change the username as often as you want, but it is limited to thirty characters and can only contain letters, numbers, underscores or periods. The displayed name has the same restrictions, but it can only be changed twice in a fourteen-day period.

Your username must be unique, because that's how Instagram can identify your account. Fortunately, display names do not have this problem; it is quite possible to have different users with similar display names.

How to change the username and name displayed in the browser

If you use a computer to access Instagram, you can edit your profile by connecting to their website. You can change your display name or username by doing the following:

Change the display or user name on the website:

Log in to your Account on Instagram.
On your Instagram home page, click your "Profile Icon" in the upper right corner of the screen.

Once open, click "Edit profile" to the right of your username.
Your name will be displayed in the text box next to the label "Name."

Your username will appear in the text box next to the label "Username."
After changing the one you want, scroll down and click "Fold" button at the bottom of the page.
Your changes will now be saved by Instagram. You can now exit this window.

How to change your username on Instagram on Android

If you are using the mobile version of Instagram and want to edit your profile on an Android device, you can follow these steps:

Change the display name or user name on the mobile device:

Open the Instagram app on your Android device and log in.
Tap your "profile icon" In the lower right corner of the screen.

Tap on "Edit Profile" At the bottom of your profile icon.
Your display name is in the text box at the bottom of the label "Name." Your username is in the text field in the text box under the label "Username."

When you have finished editing one of them, tap the selection icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Your changes should be saved. You can leave this screen.

How to change your username on Instagram on iOS

Fortunately, Instagram's mobile app is not system-dependent, so the same procedures for changing the screen or username on Android also apply to the iPhone. Simply follow the following steps:

Open Instagram from your home page.

Tap your "profile icon".
Tap on "Edit Profile."
Your display name is in the text box at the bottom of the label "Name." Your username is in the text field in the text box under the label "Username." Get "Done" When you finish.

How to change the displayed name without waiting 14 days

Your unique username can be changed as many times as you want, as long as you follow the naming rules. However, the display name can only be changed twice every fourteen days. One workaround for this fourteen-day period is to delete your display name, after which Instagram will use your username as a temporary display name. The method is described in detail below:

Remove your display name.
Update your username to the desired temporary display name.

Using the Help Center to solve name problems on Instagram

If you think you have a good reason to justify changing your display name or have any other problems related to your account's username or display name on Instagram, you can use the Instagram Help Center. To do so, follow these steps:

Browser

Open Instagram and log in.

On the home screen, click on your profile icon on the right or click on your profile icon in the upper left corner and select "Profile" From the drop-down menu.
Click on "Sprocket Icon" is located to the right of your username.
In the pop-up window, click "Report the problem."

In the pop-up window, type the reason in the corresponding text box. If you want to add a screenshot, click "Add file" and then search for the image in the search window.
When you're done, click "Send report."

mobile

Open the Instagram app and log in.
On the home screen, tap your "profile icon" in the lower right corner.
Tap "three lines icon" In the upper right corner.

Tap on "Settings" At the bottom of the menu.
Tap on "Help."
Tap on "Report a problem,". Then tap Report a problem in the pop-up window.

Type in your reason. When you're done, tap "Fold" In the upper right corner.

Additional frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions that come up in discussions about usernames on Instagram.

Why can't I edit my username on Instagram?

If you can't change your username, it means that the name you are trying to choose may be used by someone else or has been blocked by Instagram for some reason. Choose a different name or check if it is inactive and free to use soon.

Can I change my username on Instagram?

Yes. As mentioned, you can change it as often as you want, as long as you follow the naming rules.

Can you change your username on Instagram and keep your followers?

Changing your username does not reset your profile. Any watchers you have will still be there when you change your name.

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Simple process

Changing your username on Instagram is a really simple process, as long as you know what to do. Although it is subject to certain restrictions, you can change it at will to properly reflect the nature of your account on Instagram.

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